Love Quote by James Joyce
““Perhaps it was an old flame he was in mourning for from the days beyond recall. She thought she understood. She would try to understand him because men were so different. The old love was waiting, waiting with little white hands stretched out, with blue appealing eyes. Heart of mine! She would follow, her dream of love, the dictates of her heart that told her he was her all in all, the only man in all the world for her for love was the master guide. Nothing else mattered. Come what might she would be wild, untrammelled, free.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, 1916
Intense love can dominate one's existence, driving wild, unrestrained devotion.
In simple terms: She follows love blindly, feeling it guides everything.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love's power and its limits.
Themes
love
obsession
freedom
Mood
passionate
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative expression
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
psychology of attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect healthy love?
- How can passion coexist with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Blind devotion may lead to loss of self.
